Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean, 3rd Shift

Home Market Foods; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

Wellness plan

Tuition Reimbursement

College Scholarship

Bonus program

401k match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Relocation assistance

Referral bonus

Community impact

Team events

Job summary

Home Market Foods is seeking a hands-on operations leader to drive performance across our Norwood, MA manufacturing facility. This role oversees daily operations and partners with leadership to execute strategic initiatives, improve processes, and build a high-performing, accountable team.

The 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 12:00 am–8:00 am) in Norwood, MA requires lean expertise and a data-driven mindset to turn metrics into action, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production, maintenance,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline preferred.
• 7+ years of proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (food or CPG strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated success building and leading team-based organizations.
• Solid background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of packaging operations and production workflows.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across production, maintenance, sanitation, and distribution functions.
• Ensure seamless execution of manufacturing plans, schedules, and performance targets.
• Lead cross-functional coordination to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Partner with leadership to shape and execute operational strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing practices.
• Analyze performance metrics, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership bench within the facility.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and results.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development.
• Translate business needs into actionable production and resource plans.
• Monitor operational costs and manage departmental budgets.
• Prepare and present performance updates to senior leadership.
• Maintain strict adherence to regulatory, safety, and internal standards.
• Ensure workforce training and compliance across all operational areas.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

High school diploma

Engineering/Operations degree preferred

Job description

Home Market Foods is seeking a hands-on operations leader to drive performance across our Norwood, MA manufacturing facility. This role oversees daily operations and partners with leadership to execute strategic initiatives, improve processes, and build a high-performing, accountable team.

The 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 12:00 am–8:00 am) in Norwood, MA requires lean expertise and a data-driven mindset to turn metrics into action, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production, maintenance,